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RM379: Where You Did It Is Where They Try You

andy — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: The Supreme Court hands down a unanimous venue ruling that could have far-reaching implications for federal jurisdiction over registry-related prosecutions. Then, Larry and Andy untangle the confusing web of multi-state supervision — explaining which state controls your sentence and which state controls your registration requirements, and why the answer matters […]

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RM378: Prosecuted for Trying to Stay Compliant

andy — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: A Michigan Supreme Court ruling forces the state to vacate convictions under an unconstitutional registry law, offering hope to registrants who were prosecuted for trying to stay compliant. Plus, we explore whether requesting a new parole officer is a realistic option — and why filing official complaints can often make […]

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RM377: Why Innocent People Plead Guilty

andy — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:10 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: We explore why innocent people plead guilty and how plea bargains, while providing certainty for all parties, require proper judicial oversight to ensure fundamental fairness. Plus, we discuss the challenges registered parents face when banned from their own children’s school campuses, and the practical accommodations they can propose like Zoom […]

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RM376: Can You End Lifetime Supervision Early?

andy — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: New Mexico authorities face scrutiny for enforcing registration laws that don’t actually apply to a registrant, plus we examine whether Missouri’s blanket travel notification requirement constitutes unconstitutionally broad compelled speech. We also hear the sobering story of a registered person who submitted 700 job applications without a single hire, and […]

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RM375: Why Courts Refuse to Call Registration Punishment

andy — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: We examine a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that upheld the sexually violent predator designation as non-punitive under the Eighth Amendment, exploring why courts continue to refuse calling registration punishment. We also dig into Michigan’s sweeping employment ban that would prohibit all 45,000 registrants from working in youth-serving businesses, and the […]

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RM374: 45 Years Locked Up for What He Might Do

andy — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: A federal court finds that Illinois’s civil commitment program violates due process by warehousing people for up to 45 years without adequate treatment. Plus, we explore the paradox of legal challenges to registry regulations — when winning in court can trigger political backlash that produces even harsher laws. Show Notes […]

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RM373: ACSOL & PLF Challenge SORNA — The Win Was Already Won

andy — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: A court blocks the federal government from prosecuting registrants in California, ruling that state certification of registration requirements is a prerequisite. Plus, we examine a case where a retired law enforcement officer’s son was caught in a sting operation targeting fictitious victims and received what many consider disproportionate punishment. Show […]

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RM372: Does Protecting Kids Require Spying on All?

andy — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: North Carolina officers lose qualified immunity after arresting a registrant who was following their own instructions to travel — a stunning case of law enforcement accountability. Plus, we dig into Meta’s $375 million verdict and why the real story isn’t the fine, but the expanding surveillance infrastructure being built in […]

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RM371: NC Court Upholds Online Identifier Law

andy — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: Mississippi legislators push a bill imposing the death penalty for child sexual battery — a penalty they know is unconstitutional — in a deliberate attempt to challenge Supreme Court precedent. Also on the docket, North Carolina’s court upholds mandatory online identifier reporting for registrants, a college basketball star’s own phone […]

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RM370: West Virginia’s $800K Registry Cash Grab

andy — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:59:00 +0000

This week on Registry Matters: NARSOL takes West Virginia to federal court, arguing the state’s $125 annual registry fee is actually an unconstitutional fine that funds unrelated police services — a case that could reshape how states fund their registries. We also examine NARSOL’s broader legal campaign challenging internet identifier disclosure requirements for registrants, with […]

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